Tom Harkin Not Seeking Re-Election in 2014
Iowa's Democratic senator is a former presidential hopeful
Senate
Sen. Chambliss Will Not Seek Re-Election
Had enough of "legislative gridlock and partisan posturing"
Many GOP Senate Staffers Shown the Door
Change in leadership of committees leading to the purge
Senator Frank Lautenberg: Cory Booker Has a Lot of Work to Do in Newark
Booker wants to run for Lautenberg's seat
Senators Urge Approval of Keystone XL Pipeline
Letter signed by 53 of them sent to president
Senate Leaders Agree on Filibuster Changes
Would make it harder for single senator to block legislation from coming to the floor
Feinstein Introduces Assault Gun Ban Bill
The government will decide how you can defend yourself
Schumer Supports Hagel for Defense Secretary
Had withheld support until learning more about stances on Iran and Israel
House Republicans Prepare to Vote on New Debt Ceiling Bill
Would allow borrowing to continue up to May 18 and pressure Democrats in the Senate to pass a budget
Sen. Cornyn Sends Critical Letter to Holder About Swartz Case
Not happy about zealous prosecution
Boehner Considers Making Debt Ceiling Increase Contingent on Senate Passing Budget
Senate hasn't passed one in four years
Democrats in the Senate Hesitant to Endorse Obama's Gun Control Proposals
Some of them have elections to worry about in 2014
Chuck Hagel Nomination Hearing Scheduled For Jan. 31
Will face some opposition from fellow Republicans
Sen. Ron Wyden Would Kind of Like to Know What Is Going On at the CIA
The Senate Committee on Intelligence member would like to do his job
Senator Asks Brennan for Drone Rules
Sends letter for guidelines in advance of CIA head confirmation hearings
Sen. Corker is Concerned About Hagels Temperament
An addition to the list of stuff for Obama's Secretary of Defense nominee to address
Cory Booker Officially Files to Run for Senate
Registers Cory Booker for Senate group with FEC
Jay Rockefeller Not Running For Re-Election in West Virginia in 2014
One of the most senior Democrats in the Senate
Sen. Nelson Says Israel Should Not Fear Hagel
Obama's defense secretary nominee has some worried
Sen. Graham Wants to Delay Brennan Nomination Proceedings
Wants the administration to answer questions on Benghazi attack
White House Daring GOP to Oppose Hagel Nomination
Former Republican senator is a decorated veteran of the Vietnam war
Senator Threatens to Block CIA Head Nomination
Not over the government killing people with drones, but over the leaking of information about it
Sen. Cornyn: "It May be Necessary to Partially Shut Down the Government"
Says doing so would "restore fiscal sanity"
Scott Brown Questions Residency of Possible Kerry Replacement
Wonders if Rep. Edward Markey actually lives in Mass.
January: The Perfect Time to Debate the Filibuster
The month was named after Janus-the Roman god who had two faces.
Senate Report on Benghazi: Plenty of Blame to Go Around Since No One's Being Held Responsible Anyway
The Senate Homeland Security Committee weighs in on the 9/11 attack in Benghazi
House Vote on Fiscal Cliff Proposals Unlikely Tonight
Waiting to see what the Senate comes up with
Senate Republicans Willing to Drop Social Security Demands in Fiscal Cliff Deal
Senate minority leader open to not insisting on curbing the growth of cost-of-living icnreases
Senate Will Work Through Weekend Dealing with Fiscal Cliff
Don't hold your breath looking for spending cuts
Sen. Kerry Endorses Rep. Markey as Replacement
Assuming Kerry takes over as Secretary of State
Senate Approves Warrantless Wiretapping Reauthorization
Fourth Amendment worries cast aside
Mass. Rep. Markey to Run for Kerry's Senate Seat
Two other congressmen have also expressed interest
